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Songs to survive lockdown

June 21, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS :: Music's unique ability to reach our hearts and souls is all the more needed in these days of anxiety and pressure. So, a lockdown playlist...

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Divine inspiration from Fleetwood Mac

June 16, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS :: With the help of an Ignatian technique, memories of listening to Fleetwood Mac give rise to reflections on God's presence.

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Transformed by God’s love

June 9, 2020

EOGHAN KEOGH :: Ignatius encourages us to contemplate 'the attainment of Divine love' and to reflect on the risen Christ in our daily lives.

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Descending Djouce

June 9, 2020

GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: A reflection on gifts and gratitude during a hike in County Wicklow.

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Contemplative nothingness

May 26, 2020

GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Looking to a solitary figure in the wilderness may speak of our pain and faith during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Problems with the fast fashion industry

May 25, 2020

LANAH ACTON :: Why the fast fashion industry is a human rights issue as well as an environmental one.

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Conspiracy theories and Covid-19

May 21, 2020

BILL TONER SJ :: The pandemic has led to a raft of conspiracy theories, which shows a sense of alienation and powerlessness and a loss of trust in public bodies.

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Contemplative joy

May 13, 2020

GAVIN THOMAS MURPHY :: Turning to the Divine Office and a personal mantra of praise can give a new lease of life during the Covid-19 crisis.

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Resurrection in dark times

May 5, 2020

BRENDAN McMANUS SJ :: The death-resurrection experience of Jesus, is a continual process that marks our lives and shapes our Covid-19 world.

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Living in lockdown

April 28, 2020

MICHAEL SHEIL SJ :: Community life in Clongowes Wood College SJ and a story on being men and women for and with others.

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